This book was amazing!!

Sonya has been down on her luck lately. Her fiance cheated on her with her cousin and the worst part of it all is they work together for the same small graphic design company. Her luck begins to change when she finds out about a mysterious relative who has left her his estate. Will her life change for the better or will the lost bride estate take her out as well?

Why I loved this book:
~Third Person
~Urban Fantasy
~Paranormal Mystery
~First in the Trilogy
~Strong Female Friendship
~Strong FMC
~Instant Love

Trigger Warning:
~Cheating Ex's

Thank you so much to MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to arc listen to this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first time reading a book by Nora Roberts. I really enjoyed the audiobook. The narrator really brought the story to life. This book had all the spooky ghost vibes.

Nora Roberts never disappoints!!! The Inheritance is the first book in her latest trilogy. I was lucky to be able to listen to the audiobook version. It was very entertaining. I can’t wait to read the next installment.

This is, embarrassingly enough, my first read by Nora Roberts, but WOWZA, I am a constant reader now. This book had everything: brides, ghosts, evil spirits, a quest, sweet boys, tattoo girls, BFF's who cook. I was so sad when it ended and can't wait for the next one!!! Thank you so, so much for the read!!!

It's been a while since I last read a Nora Roberts book and after reading book 1 = Inheritance - (Lost Bride Trilogy), I wonder why.

First sentence: He was her man; he done her wrong.

Other than the major cliff-hanger and the waiting time for book 2, Inheritance was a most enjoyable, hard to put down book. Sonya MacTavish is a likeable graphic designer. When she inherits her uncles mansion, shes shocked for a couple reasons - 1. being she didnt know her dad was a twin and 2. she never imagined inheriting a mansion. The timing of the inheritance is perfect since she needs to get out of town after a broken engagement. There is a clause to the inheritance - she must live in the home for a predeterimined amount of time. Soon she learns she's not the only person living in the mansion. It appears several brides reside there after their untimely deaths. Its up to Sonya to figure out the past pf the mansion and its inhabitants.

I didnt have a clue about the creepy haunted mansion or the ghosts that lived within prior to starting reading and I must say it was refreshing to read and try to figure out the past. Thankfully, some of these ghosts leave messages and provide dreams which answer some of those questions. The spirits,each with their own story and defined character make this book unique.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Saint Martins Press / MacMilllan Audio for sharing Robert's haunted mansion, secrets, family curses, and a woman reclaiming her life.

This was my first ever Nora Roberts and it just started out so dang slow I couldn’t keep my attention on it. But once it picked up it was good!

Wow! This book completely surprised me. I was first intrigued by this gorgeous cover and the synopsis of a haunted house called The Lost Bride Manor, but I fell in love with this story. I loved Sonya as a main character. She is fun and witty and the banter between Sonya and her best friend Cleo made me love this story even more. I enjoyed the multiple timelines of the lost brides and Sonya trying to figure out the mystery behind the manor and the family she never knew she had.

There is only one problem with this book. How can you leave the ending like that?! The ending left on such a cliffhanger; I couldn't believe I was at the end of the book. I even checked my phone to make sure I didn't skip a chapter. Now I have to wait for the next book to come out to find out what happened. Nora Roberts needs to release the next book as soon as possible.

Inheritance is out now!

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to review Inheritance (The Lost Bride Trilogy #1). I voluntarily listened and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

would definitely read the rest of the series, i think the cover is a little dated but still cute. overall i think it is a good book, very few complaints

This was a great audio, I loved the whole cast of characters. I look forward to the rest of the series. The paranormal element was fun and unique.

Oh, this was wonderful! I read the book and then listened to it. I loved the cover and I will say, I think this is my first book of hers and I loved it so much I wanted to listen to it after reading it. There is an element of listening after reading a book that I love. I enjoyed the narration, it gave a little more to the story. Cliffhanger.... UGH, but oh so good! Family curse, secrets over hundreds of years old, ghosts, good and evil in a haunted house. A new start is much needed for Sonya after a break up, a family she never knew of in a new town. It has it all...Good set up what what is yet to come both in the past and hopefully in the future. Looking forward to what is in store for book 2

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Inheritance
By: Nora Roberts
Publisher: Macmillan
Pub Date:11/21/23

Holy Cow!! Talk about a cliffhanger!
The first in a new trilogy from Nora Roberts comes a fantastic romance/supernatural haunting story you won’t be able to put down.
Sonya McTavish is planning her wedding when she finds her fiancé in bed with her cousin and her whole world stops.
Shortly after her world came crashing she was approached by a lawyer who brought even more shocking news. Her father who passed away when she was 12 had a brother Collin, he didn’t know and he had left Sonya a haunted manor in Maine.
Having had to quit her job since her ex worked there too she packed up and moved. Only the manor is cursed and haunted. But it’s not just one ghost but 7 brides who all died on their wedding day.
The cast of characters is perfect. From Sonya’s bff Cleo to her new love interest Trey to the ghost.
A fantastic audio performance by the amazing Brittany Presley!
Now I have to wait for book 2!

I enjoyed this book. There is a reason Nora Roberts is such a successful author. I was worried this book may edge a little too dark or scary for me because I really don't handle "ghost stories" well. It was perfect though!

I read this novel in a combination of ebook and audio. From a story perspective, this book reminded me of everything I love about a Nora Roberts novel and why she'sso successful. Ghost stories that aren't frightening with characters you care about, this had all of that and more. Good pacing, just enough humour, and of course, adorable dogs. This is definitely worth picking up for a quick entertaining read. From an audio perspective, the narrator was pleasant to listen to.

Inheritance is the first in a series of three books in the Lost Bride Series. I love ghost stories, and this one was well done with the mix of romance, friendship, family, and a career driven female protagonist. It was a lovely story to read along with, and as soon as it ended I found myself searching for the date of when the next releases. (I didn’t find the answer, but I’ll be waiting and ready!)

The narrator for this story did a fantastic job bringing the story to life. I listened at 2x speed (1.75x speed is my normal). But, with this narrator I usually find I can increase to 2x speed and follow along well. She does a great job delivering a clear read with emotions that can be felt.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this advanced audio copy.

Whew. Well this book is officially living rent free in my head. SO FREAKIN GOOD. Nora Roberts has outdone herself with this one. I thought about this book all throughout the day when I couldn't read it. Even after I finished, I had to remind myself it was over because I kept thinking "I can't wait to get back to my book!"
It has a little bit of everything. Some mystery, a little spooky (and sweet) ghost action, laughs, tears, and a touch of romance. She blends it all seamlessly.
This book is the first in a coming trilogy. I'm so upset that I have to wait an entire year for the next book..this one left off on a MAJOR cliffhanger.
Narration was perfect. I thought she did really well moving from one character to the next, and it felt really natural. I'd definitely listen to any books narrated by @britpressley

Inheritance, by Nora Roberts, is the first book in The Lost Bride Trilogy, and introduces readers to Sonya. After a tough breakup with her fiancé, Sonya finds out that she has inherited an old Victorian Mansion from an uncle that she never knew or met. But it turns out her family has secrets and a past, and so does the mansion. I loved this book and the relationships that Sonya forms with her new community. There are also some sweet fur babies which always makes a book more enjoyable for me, and this cozy but spooky mystery leaves you with a cliffhanger, making the reader even more excited for the next book. Thank you to the author and publisher of this book, and to NetGalley, for an ALC of Inheritance in exchange for an unbiased review.

This is the first ever Nora Robert’s book (audiobook) I have read and it did not disappoint. Well, unless you count the cliffhanger at the end! I am not a patient person, so it is going to be like torture, waiting for the next book for some sort of closure!

I felt the performance of the narrator was fantastic. I think she did a perfect job. She really brought the story to life.

I was entertained from the very beginning. That started with a note from Nora, herself, explaining her inspiration for the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for the advanced listener copy in exchange for an honest review.

*4.5 Stars On My Instagram Account*

"On the other side of the mirror I was the ghost."

In the ghostly Inheritance (The Lost Bride Trilogy Book 1) by addictive prolific brilliant author Nora Roberts, a mirror proves to be the eyes of the soul. Get ready for playful ghosts, musical ghosts, heart aching ghosts, helpful ghosts and one very angry ghost.

Sonya's father had a twin brother he never knew since they were separated at birth. Her uncle has left his Victorian mansion on the Maine coast to her and, after catching her ex cheating and calling off her wedding, she's ready to uproot her life for a known haunted mansion.

That's the fun part; it's accepted there are ghosts. Centuries ago the first bride, Astrid, was murdered by a jealous woman (witch?) on her wedding day, her wedding ring stolen, and cursed to never leave the mansion. A total of 7 brides have suffered the same fate having their lives and rings stolen and forever cursed inside the mansion.

Voice actress Brittany Pressley was superb with the right reactions to all the weirdness, the fear, the anger, the stubbornness and the budding romance between Sonya and sexy protective divorce lawyer Trey.

This writer is masterful at world building and in this first book we are introduced to a delightful cast of characters including BFF Cleo, who moves in with Sonya to help with the ghosts. Then there's the dog shelter that names all the pups after Star Wars characters. My heart exploded when Sonya adopts abandoned dog Yoda. Such a wise decision.

Be warned this ends in a shocking cliffhanger and book 2 is a year away but it's worth the time to learn all the mysterious, often intense heartbreaking details entailed in Sonya's centuries making Inheritance.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from #macmillanaudio via #netgalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

A fantasy romance from Nora Roberts with a gothic cursed mansion? Yes, please! I was sucked in immediately. This generational haunting goes back two centuries. Sonya is such a strong and resilient character. I loved experiencing her and Trey connect. The atmosphere was gothic and intriguing. That cliffhanger has me itching for the next audiobook!
Brittany Pressley was cast perfectly for this role. Her timing, pitch, pace, and tone was perfect. Her characterizations were spot on. This is an intriguing story and she portrayed that brilliantly.
This series is off to a great start! Thank you to the author and NetGalley for gifting me this mysterious and suspenseful romance in exchange for an honest review.
5 Thriller Stars!
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This is going to be an amazing series! The premise of this series is sooooo good. I don't want to give anything away, but how the curse plays out is so good. Let's talk about Sonya & Trey, wow, just wow. They are adorable together. Trey is very swoon worthy and so down to earth. I cannot wait for the next story in this series. Brittney Pressley does an amazing job narrating this story. She has the perfect voice that draws you in like you are standing with everyone.